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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.19, 727.58 and 347.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.19, 727.58 and 347.90 is: 521.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.19 : 727.58 = 347.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.19/727.58 = 347.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.19x = 727.58 × 347.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.19x = 253,122.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,122.31/485.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.70

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